Domestic abuse information for practitioners

Information/guidance

There is an expectation all Slough practitioners can respond and provide basic safety advice to anyone suffering with domestic abuse. Please refer to your organisation safeguarding policy for support and guidance or refer to the domestic abuse referral pathway and provision map.

For information about children please view the Slough LSCB Procedures Manual.

For information about adults with care and support needs please view the Berkshire Safeguarding Adults Policy & Procedures.

How to refer a client to Cranstoun

Cranstoun offer a support service for adults 16+ who are victim/survivors of domestic abuse.

They have a range of one-to-one support, programmes and interventions, each delivered by staff with specialist skills and experience of supporting those affected by domestic abuse.

  • Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate (IDVA) service 
  • Outreach service
  • Victim/survivor support programmes

To make a referral please visit their website: Slough Domestic Abuse Support Service (DASS) | Cranstoun

Email: sloughdass@cranstoun.org.uk

Telephone: 01753 251 218

Slough Domestic Abuse Contact

Domestic abuse is a specific focus for the Safer Slough Partnership Board under the ‘Violence – Protecting People’ theme.

Please contact the Community Safety Team on communitysafety1@slough.gov.uk for further information.